Rheumatology
Epidemiology and risk factors associated with avascular necrosis in patients with autoimmune diseases: a nationwide study
Hsin-Lin Tsai, Jei-Wen Chang, Jen-Her Lu, Chin-Su Liu
Korean J Intern Med. 2022;37(4):864-876. Published online March 3, 2022
Background/Aims: Avascular necrosis (AVN) is a clinical condition characterized by the death of bone components due to interruption in the blood supply. This study aimed to investigate the epidemiology and determine the risk factors for AVN in patients with autoimmune diseases.
Methods: We conducte..
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